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Communications Representative

Salary

$25.85 - $43.73 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2025-Comm Rep

Department

Legislative Auditor General

Opening Date

10/27/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

The Communications Representative will develop documents to generate public interest, education, and understanding of key information in OAG audit reports and other work products. The Communications Representative will also assist the Editor in reviewing and editing draft audit reports, report letters, and other OAG work products to ensure written content is grammatically correct and applies appropriate professional auditing standards and OAG editorial policies. The representative will create and monitor OAG media content using a variety of communication formats including the OAG website, audio, video, email, print, and social media platforms. The representative will review other OAG publicly issued documents and its Internet presence and provide recommendations to improve presentation, readability, and

understanding of OAG audits across the Legislature, Michigan citizens, and media.

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising,

communication arts, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Communications Representative 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Communications Representative 10

One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a

Communications Representative 9.

Communications Representative P11

Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a

Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Communications Representative 9

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative

may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the

following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts,

marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be

substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a

Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of communications representation.

• Operational and technical problems involved in the administration of providing information and educating the public

using various media and social platforms.

• Preparation and use of all types of informational media; including digital/social media, newspaper, television, radio,

and video programs.

• Proper English usage, spelling, and grammar.

Ability to:

• Write professionally, clearly, and succinctly.

• Plan, coordinate, and expedite work projects.

• Use social media branding as a communication platform.

• Communicate with others professionally, clearly, and succinctly both verbally and in writing.

Desirable to:

• Possess analytical skills and the ability to analyze a variety of data.

• Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and a variety of professional standards.

• Have knowledge of the principles and methods of research and to be able to research and gain a thorough knowledge

of professional auditing standards and OAG reporting requirements.

• Possess a keen attention to detail and the ability to edit draft reports.

• Analyze and process complex information and data in a timely manner.

• Favorably interact with OAG personnel at all levels.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Legislative Auditor General

Address

[email protected]

201 N. Washington Sq., 6th Floor

Lansing, 48913

Phone

(517) 334-8050

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